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De consolatione philosophiae

by Boethius · 1483

Philosophy · ranked #19 in category

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Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. whilst awaiting death under torture. He had been condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust.

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Category
Philosophy
First published
1483 · 1480s
Author
Boethius
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Recommended

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